Wuv... twoo wuv...

A classic line from a classic movie, "The Princess Bride". Peter Falk plays the speech-impaired bishop who is set to wed the heroine and the villain. I thought it might be a more clever title than "true love".

Despite the fact that this piece of art looks like a heart-shaped burger wrapped in wire, I thought it was pretty cool. (Hmm... it is Valentine's Day and it is almost lunch... ) It also does a good job of demonstrating the human concept of love.

Human love is selfish. I think it's a description of an emotion we feel in reaction to something. We love how things make us feel. A kiss, (ewww... this is so Valentine's), a hug, even a burger. I love burgers.

Even when we describe relationships, the word love is reserved when we feel a connection emotionally. Especially in younger relationships, (younger not always being defined chronologically), love is what you feel when you are around the person you "love". Sadly, when that feeling fades - which emotions are prone to do - we fall "out of love".

I believe that this is one of the reasons the world has chosen to fixate itself on the eros. Eros love is emotional and sensual. (I'm not trying to talk dirty, I'm referring to love that relates to the senses.) It can be misinterpreted as the high point of human love. To love with an eros love is intense, but not foundational for real love.

The other reason that true love has been twisted by the world is because agape love is often challenging. To love someone with an agape love means to love them despite their many flaws. It's a love that forms the foundation for healthy relationships. It is also hard work. There are times when the eros love isn't there and we have to choose to love with an agape love. It's a tough sell... it's not sexy.

That said, while it's often tough to love with an agape love, it is an amazing experience to be loved with an agape love. The safety and comfort of being with someone who you know will love you even when you've been a goof is like no other feeling.

So this Valentine's Day, don't treat your significant other like a burger.